Sheep

Camera at the mart: mules top out at €400/head in Tuam

Similar to other breeding sales, prices were understandably back, though quality lots still saw prices over €300/head paid.

MARKETS 15 September 2026

Camera at the mart: mules top out at €400/head in Tuam

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Sheep price update: carcase weight limit increased to 22.5kg

Sheep price update: carcase weight limit increased to 22.5kg

MARKETS 14 September 2026

South of Ireland Bluefaced Leicester Premier Sale records solid trade

South of Ireland Bluefaced Leicester Premier Sale records solid trade

PEDIGREE 14 September 2026

Suffolk to showcase commercial farmer focus at Ploughing

Suffolk to showcase commercial farmer focus at Ploughing

Suffolk to showcase commercial farmer focus at Ploughing

NEWS 14 September 2026

Second Irish Texel Premier Sale sees large entries and strong trade

Second Irish Texel Premier Sale sees large entries and strong trade

Second Irish Texel Premier Sale sees large entries and strong trade

PEDIGREE 14 September 2026

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Key design elements when building a slatted sheep shed

Key design elements when building a slatted sheep shed

Slats are an increasingly popular feature of new sheep housing for several reasons. Martin Merrick goes through some of the key parameters required to successfully build one.

PLOUGHING 9 September 2026

The sheep pavilion is 'baaaound' to be busy

The sheep pavilion is 'baaaound' to be busy

The sheep pavilion is a stand out attraction for farmers attending this year's National Ploughing Championships. Cathal Gormleys gives an overview of the 15 breeds on display.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Three days of shearing action lined up for the Ploughing

Three days of shearing action lined up for the Ploughing

The All-Ireland lamb shearing championships will take place on Wednesday 16 September with several demonstrations and discussions on either side of it.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Extra buyers lift store lamb trade in Macroom

Extra buyers lift store lamb trade in Macroom

There was a nice bounce in lamb prices at Macroom Mart where the impact of buyers from the southeast returning to the ringside increased competition for lambs. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

UK bluetongue cases double in last three weeks

UK bluetongue cases double in last three weeks

'Cases will continue to escalate and conditions are likely to peak at the end of September'.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Three sheep breeds to look out for at Ploughing 2026

Three sheep breeds to look out for at Ploughing 2026

Cathal Gormpley previews three sheep breeds that have seen a jump in popularity over the last number of years.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Texels to showcase 50 years of progress

Texels to showcase 50 years of progress

Cathal Gormley previews what the Texel breed will have on display in this year's NSBA sheep tunnel.

NEWS 9 September 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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